Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-7279 is a Microsoft browser memory corruption vulnerability. A user who visits a crafted website with Internet Explorer 9-11 or Microsoft Edge could face remote code execution or browser denial of service. The source bundle does not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems still permitting Internet Explorer 9-11 or the affected Microsoft Edge versions to browse untrusted websites. Modernized fleets that removed legacy browsers or applied the relevant Microsoft browser updates should have lower exposure. Treat this as high priority for any environment with legacy Microsoft browsers. The business risk is user-driven compromise through web browsing, but urgency depends on whether affected browsers remain present and unpatched. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS16-144 and MS16-145 guidance for applicable browser updates.; Verify affected systems received the relevant December 2016 Microsoft browser security updates.; Retire or restrict Internet Explorer use where business workflows still depend on it..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-144CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- MS16-145CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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